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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,163.77, 4,367.52 and 1,837.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,163.77, 4,367.52 and 1,837.26 is: 2,536.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,163.77 : 4,367.52 = 1,837.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,163.77/4,367.52 = 1,837.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,163.77x = 4,367.52 × 1,837.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,163.77x = 8,024,269.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,024,269.80/3,163.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,536.30

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